Timothy D. Sickmeyer

Timothy D. Sickmeyer is a retired 28-year veteran of the Illinois Conservation Police.  A graduate of Shawnee College, Mr. Sickmeyer served as a waterfowl technician with the (former) Department of Conservation.  He then joined the Office of Law Enforcement.  Starting as a field officer, he rose through the ranks to be Chief of the Division of Investigations of the Department of Natural Resources where he oversaw a team of field investigators and support staff.  During this tenure, he planned and directed numerous undercover operations and large-scale investigations including employment related investigations.   Mr. Sickmeyer was trained in the Rutan interview process while at the Department and participated in the hiring and promotion of State employees in accordance with the Personnel Code. He received numerous merit awards and commendations throughout his career. Upon his retirement in 2010, Mr. Sickmeyer served as a contract lobbyist for the Conservation Police Lodge and the Illinois Trappers Association.  He started a business for nuisance wildlife control which is still active.

Mr. Sickmeyer grew up in Chester, Illinois and now lives in rural Mason County along with his wife where he serves as an elder in his church, helping and ministering to others. He is a sworn deputy sheriff for the Mason County Sheriff’s Department, serving as needed. He has two grown children along with one grandchild and remains an avid outdoorsman.